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Leipzig, Germany

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    (1015- )
    Largest city in the federal state of Saxony
    Area: 297.36 km²
    Population: 567,846 (December 31, 2015)
    Name originated from the Slavic word Lipsk, meaning 'settlement where the linden trees stand'
    Located at the intersection of the ancient roads Via Regia (King's Highway) and Via Imperii (Imperial Highway)
    Gained city and market rights (1165)
    Site of the largest battle in Europe prior to World War I, where Napoleonic France was defeated by Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden (October 16-19, 1813)
    Occupied by the U.S. 2nd and 69th Infantry Divisions (April 19-July 1945)

Why Leipzig, Germany might be annoying:

    The Nazis destroyed its iconic synagogue on Kristallnacht.
    Several thousand forced laborers were stationed there during World War II.
    Like many German cities, it was heavily bombed by the Allies, though it was largely conventional bombing that didn't result in total loss of its center.
    Its cultural and economic significance somewhat declined when it was part of East Germany.
    The East German government destroyed the historically significant Paulinerkirche and nearby Augusteum. (May 30, 1968)
    Many new buildings, particularly housing, built during the communist era had the dour Plattenbau design.
    There are worries that the city's renovation will lead to unwanted gentrification.
    Some argue that its proud history gives it a touch of arrogance.

Why Leipzig, Germany might not be annoying:

    Its strategic location at the trade routes in central Europe enabled it to develop into a commercial, cultural, and educational center.
    It has a vibrant music scene thanks to the contributions of Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Wagner, Robert Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, and Carl Maria von Weber.
    Its trade fair is the oldest remaining one in the world.
    Dating back to 1542, its botanical gardens are one of Germany's oldest.
    Its historic downtown area is full of buildings built in the Renaissance and Baroque styles.
    At 91m tall, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, built to commemorate Napoleon's defeat, is Europe's tallest monument. (1913)
    Peaceful protests at the St. Nicholas Church contributed to the reunification of East and West Germany. (September 4, 1989-March 1990)
    The GfK marketing research institution has ranked it as the most livable city in Germany.
    In recent years, it has gained a reputation as a hip urban center for its high quality of life, giving it nicknames such as 'Hypezig', 'the new Berlin', and 'the boomtown of eastern Germany'.

Credit: Big Lenny


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